Cost of Living in Attalla, AL

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18%
Overall NAT. AVG.
5%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
48%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Attalla Alabama National
Cost of living8289100
Groceries9596100
Health care9595100
Housing5274100
Transportation9295100
Utilities9797100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9494100
Household Items9996100
Education & Childcare9293100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Attalla is 8% lower than the Alabama average
  • The cost of living in Attalla is 18% lower than the national average
  • Attalla housing is 48% lower than the national average
  • Alabama general sales tax is 22% lower than the national average
  • Alabama state income tax is 23% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$79,757$6,646$1,861$2,393
      Renters$47,919$3,993$1,118$1,438
      A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in Attalla, AL, is the percentage of monthly income that should be spent on housing expenses, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Generally speaking, no more than 28 percent of your total gross income should be spent on your housing expenses and not more than 36 percent of your gross income on total expenses, including debts. In Attalla, the median monthly income is $79,757 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $1,861 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $47,919, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $1,118 on monthly rental expenses.

      Alabama Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Alabama 4% 13.5%

      Alabama Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Alabama 2% 5%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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